Lyrics
Verse 1
Praise You when I'm overwhelmed, Praise You in my brokenness
Praise You so I don't forget Who You are Who You are
Praise You when I've lost my way, Praise You when I'm so afraid
Praise You 'cause You never change Who You are Who You are
Chorus
Weeping may endure for the night
But joy comes in the morning, Joy comes in the morning
Weeping may endure for the night
But joy comes in the morning, Joy comes in the morning
Verse 2
Praise You when I'm empty-handed, Praise You when I feel abandoned
Praise You cause I'm not alone You see me You see me
Praise You when the road is long, Praise You when my faith is gone
Praise You 'cause You hear the song I'm singing I'm singing
Bridge
I will fear no evil, I know You are with me
Closer than I think You are, Closer than I think You are
Fighting all my battles, Lighting every shadow
Closer than I think You are, Closer than I think You are
Video
Meaning & Inspiration
Joy Comes In The Morning is a song of praise that chooses to worship in hard moments. The verses list the times when praise is offered: when overwhelmed, in brokenness, when lost, afraid, empty-handed, abandoned, when the road is long and faith feels gone, and each is tied to remembering who God is. The chorus quotes Psalm 30:5, weeping may endure for the night, but joy comes in the morning.
The last section says the singer will fear no evil because God is with them, drawing on Psalm 23:4, and describes Him as fighting battles and lighting every shadow, closer than the singer thinks. Praise during pain fits Habakkuk 3:17-18 and Psalm 34:1. The repeated structure of praise, promise and nearness makes the song a steady companion for difficult times, and its tone is honest but hopeful.
Related Scripture
- Psalm 30:5 Weeping may last for the night but joy comes in the morning.
- Psalm 23:4 The psalmist fears no evil because the Lord is with him.
- Habakkuk 3:17-18 The prophet resolves to rejoice in the Lord even when everything fails.